meld

¹ American  

[meld] / mɛld /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to merge; blend.

   Synonyms:

   consolidate, consolidate, combine, combine, fuse, fuse, mix, mix

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noun

1. a blend.

meld ² American  

[meld] / mɛld /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to announce and display (a counting combination of cards in the hand) for a score.

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noun

1. the act of melding.

2. any combination of cards to be melded.

meld ¹ British  

/ mɛld /

verb

1. (in some card games) to declare or lay down (cards), which then score points

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noun

1. the act of melding

2. a set of cards for melding

meld ² British  

/ mɛld /

verb

1. to blend or become blended; combine

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Etymology

Origin of meld¹

1935–40; blend of melt ¹ and weld ¹

Origin of meld²

1895–1900; < German melden to announce; akin to Middle English melden, Old English meldian to make known

Example Sentences

But they hit their stride with 2022’s “The Death of Peace of Mind,” which melded a Weeknd-worthy R&B falsetto with rotted, churning guitars and tasteful electronics.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s speaking from a podium, looking down and appearing cast in darkness due to Chávez blue vest melding into his black hair and brown skin.

From Los Angeles Times

She tugged and pulled and scratched, but it was like the gold had all melded to the floor and hardened together.

From Literature

That elegant dance matches what we see on stage, the kabuki performances melding melancholy and beauty, anguish and catharsis.

From Los Angeles Times

This ghost rattles industrial hoses and temporarily melds with an air purifier.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fuse
• merge
• mingle